Environmental Programs Specialist

State of Oklahoma

7d • $52,333 - $56,181

About The Position

This position is located in the Land Protection Department - Solid Waste Compliance and Enforcement Section - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. All applicants must be able to pass a background check and must be able to legally work within the United States. DEQ does not allow sponsorship for those on a H-1B visa.

This position will perform technical and regulatory tasks associated with the Solid Waste Compliance and Enforcement Section within the Land Protection Division. This position will conduct inspections and perform enforcement activities at solid waste facilities statewide to ensure compliance with solid waste regulations.

Requirements

• All applicants must upload resume, transcript, and Professional License/Certifications, if available to be considered for this position.
• Employee must have a valid driver’s license and will be required to travel throughout the state as well as out-of-state.
• Level I - bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester hours in a physical, natural, or biological science, chemistry, geology, hydrology, physical geography, epidemiology, environmental science, environmental health or civil, agricultural, environmental, geological or chemical engineering.
• Level II - bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester hours in a physical, natural, or biological science, chemistry, geology, hydrology, physical geography, epidemiology, environmental science, environmental health or civil, agricultural, environmental, geological or chemical engineering plus one (1) year of professional experience in one of the areas listed; or a master’s degree in a qualifying area
• To be considered for this position applicants must be within 60 days of obtaining their degree.
• Employee must be able to walk up to a mile in difficult terrain, carrying up to 25 pounds of equipment.
• Employee must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include Tyvek suits, air purifying respirator, or self-contained breathing apparatus/supplied-air respirator.
• As a result, this position will require participation in medical monitoring during the first year and annually thereafter, or as determined by a provider.
• If during the probationary period, it is determined employee is unable to wear PPE, employment may be terminated.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of solid waste facilities throughout the state including landfills, composting facilities, transfer stations, and regulated medical waste facilities.
• Identify areas of noncompliance, prepare inspection reports, letters, and enforcement documents as necessary and monitor compliance with enforcement documents
• Investigate and resolve complaints.
• Interpret complex technical documents, guidance, and regulations.
• Provide customer service and technical assistance to internal and external customers.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and the regulated community.
• Participate in public outreach/training events.
• Participate in routine meetings.
• Assist with managing workflows of the electronic reporting/payment system.
• Lead or assist with special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive Benefits Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees